Six of Swords - Meaning of Six of Swords in Tarot Cards

The Six of Swords represents a dull, listless state. Nothing is seriously wrong, but nothing is really right either. You are getting by, but not thriving. In the picture, the figures in the boat seem sad and disengaged. Life is indeed uninteresting when we feel the blues. The Six of Swords is all about experiencing a low level sadness. It suggests you to keep your head above the water. The Six of Swords suggests that a person should try to work through the day. A person with The Six of Swords feels somewhat depressed. Such a person should avoid the lows as well as the highs. A person with this card often feels listless and functioning. But, such a person is on the brink of being functioning and not much more.

In a more positive vein, The Six of Swords can indicate recovery. This is especially true when you have just experienced a tough time or psychological blow. During the crisis, you felt numb and disconnected, nothing mattered at all. Now you are beginning to heal and pick up the pieces of your life. The travelers in our boat are at least moving forward. They are headed toward a new place, even if they are not yet ready to eagerly embrace those shores. In fact, The Six of Swords can indicate travel and moves of all kinds. This could mean an actual change of scene, relocation or trip, but not necessarily. A journey can also take place on the inner planes as we move from one frame of mind to another.

Although The Six of Swords does not promise great joy, it also avoids the depths of despair. A slough is not a bottomless pit, but simply a hollow or depression. When you see this card, know that even though the situation is not ideal, you are moving towards a more positive place. Change is in the air, and new, more hopeful conditions lie ahead. The Six of Swords can be associated with dealing with effects of trauma in life. A person with The Six of Swords should try to get over a tough time. Such a person should be picking up the pieces and should start coping up with difficult situations.

The Six of Swords can also be associated with beginning to get your health back. It is about heading toward a more positive place and leaving the negativity behind. The Six of Swords gives you a feeling of hope again. It can also be associated with changing a location. The Six of Swords is all about moving from one place to another. It is about taking a trip and experiencing a change of scene. It is about being uprooted and going on a journey. The Six of Swords suggests that you should enter into a new frame of mind.

The following can be associated with The Six of Swords :

• The Blues
• Recovery
• Travel